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Daniels Scholarship deadline next week

The Daniels Scholarship Application is now live at DanielsFund.org/Apply. Just over a week is left until the Daniels Scholarship application deadline at 4 p.m. on November 29, 2012

You can help change the life of an outstanding high school senior in Colo., N.M., Utah, or Wyo. by letting them know about the opportunity to apply for the Daniels Scholarship. Following the national trend, a greater percentage of female than male students are applying for the Daniels Scholarship. We are asking for your help in encouraging more male students to apply. There is still plenty of time to encourage qualified candidates!

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the Daniels Scholarship Program, students must be a senior graduating this academic year from any high school in Colo., N. M., Utah, or Wyo. Be a resident of Colo., N.M., Utah, or Wyo. Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States. Demonstrate financial need. Earn an ACT composite score of 17 or higher or an SAT combined math and critical reading score of 830 or higher (tests must have been taken no later than October 31st).

Financial Eligibility

The College Board offers a calculator to assist families in determining their Estimated Family Contribution. Before beginning an application, we encourage applicants to use the calculator to determine the likelihood of their financial eligibility for the Daniels Scholarship.

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Selection Criteria

Assuming applicants meet all of the eligibility requirements, they are evaluated on strength of character, leadership potential, willingness to give back to the community, academic performance or promise, well-rounded personality.Tips for students requesting a Letter of Recommendation

A great Letter of Recommendation can make a significant difference for a student seeking to apply for the Daniels Scholarship. Please encourage students to give a lot of thought to who they will ask to submit a recommendation.If you were selected to be a recommender for an applicant, here are some helpful Web site navigation tips for completing your online recommendation.

From the Recommendation Landing Page, you can complete your recommendation in three easy steps:

First, click on the name of the applicant you are recommending. You will be taken to the recommendation form for that applicant.

Second, complete the recommendation.

Third, click the Save and Next Recommendation button. This will submit the current recommendation and bring you to the next applicant on the list (if applicable).

You can also check the status of all of your recommendations as well as the applicant's progress by clicking the Status tab at the top of the page.

From the Recommendation Status tab you may also print or save a copy of the recommendation by clicking the PDF icon to the left of the applicant's name.

Bill Daniels was a remarkable individual who achieved phenomenal success through a combination of vision, perseverance, and good fortune. He was--and remains-- renowned for his honesty and integrity in business, and for giving back to the community. Before his passing in 2000, he carefully defined his goals for the Daniels Fund, which carries on his legacy of generosity.

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